Order of Carol I

The Order of Carol I (Romanian: Ordinul Carol I) is one of the three (current) dynastic orders of knighthood of the Romanian Royal Family. It is the highest ranking and was the highest ranking of orders of the Kingdom of Romania. It is named in honour of the first King of Romania, Carol I, established on his 40th Jubilee.

Order of Carol I
Ordinul Carol I
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Badge and sash of the order
Awarded by the King of Romania
Type Dynastic Order
Royal house House of Romania
Ribbon Pale blue with gold edges bearing a narrow red stripe
Motto PRIN STATORNICIE LA IZBÂNDĂ
("To Victory Through Steadiness")
Awarded for Conspicuous and special merit
Status Currently constituted
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Knight Grand Cross with Collar
Knight Grand Cross
Knight Grand Officer
Knight Commander
Established 10 May 1906
1909–1947 (National order)
1947—present (House order)
Precedence
Next (higher) None (highest)
Next (lower) Order of the Crown
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Ribbon of the order

As of 2017, there are only three Recipients, Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania (Sovereign of the Order), her husband Prince Radu and her younger sister and heir, Princess Elena of Romania.